Wholesome Walnut and Sunflower Seeds Granola Bars
Packed with the nutty goodness of chopped walnuts and sunflower seeds, these Wholesome Walnut and Sunflower Seeds Granola Bars are a healthy and delicious snack perfect for busy days or post-workout refueling. Made with a base of hearty rolled oats and naturally sweetened with honey, these bars are bound together with creamy peanut butter and a touch of coconut oil for a perfect soft-yet-chewy texture. A hint of vanilla and a sprinkle of warm cinnamon take the flavor profile up a notch, while optional mini chocolate chips add a touch of indulgence. Baked to golden perfection and ready to slice after a quick chill, these easy-to-make granola bars are a satisfying grab-and-go option that can be stored for up to two weeks. Ideal for meal prep, they’re free from processed sugars and loaded with wholesome, energy-boosting ingredients, making them a guilt-free treat the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Chopped walnuts
- 1 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.33 cup Honey
- 0.33 cup Peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil, peanut butter, and honey together, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until well combined.
If using mini chocolate chips, allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding them in to prevent melting.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly and evenly using the back of a spatula or your hands.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the pan to cool completely at room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
Once set, lift the granola block out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice it into 12 bars using a sharp knife.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.0 g | 299% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.9 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 58.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 624 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.7 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 69.1 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2318 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
